2016–2017 School Profile School Code: 263121
Interim Head of School - Finance –Todd Fuller Interim Head of School - Student Life – Tim Hall Interim Head of School - Academics – Scott Holley
Director of Admissions – Peggy Johnson Director of Guidance – Craig Walseth
Mission:
Westminster Christian Academy honors Jesus Christ by providing an excellent education, rooted in biblical truth, as interpreted by the Westminster Confession of Faith for the children of Christian parents. Faculty and staff enable students to discover and embrace a biblical view of the world and integrate that view into every area of life.
Community:
Westminster Christian Academy enrolls 1,015 students in grades 7 through 12 during a two-semester calendar. It is located in suburban St. Louis County, Missouri, 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. The school serves students from the St. Louis metropolitan area and western Illinois.
School:
Founded in 1976 as an independent, coeducational Christian day school, Westminster provides a comprehensive college preparatory program that develops competence in Bible, English, fine arts, foreign language, history, mathematics, physical education, science, and practical arts. The school seeks to equip students for effective service and leadership by helping them to grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
Admission:
The Admissions Committee evaluates each student on the basis of formal application, previous school records, recommendations, and a personal interview with parents and student. Admissions decisions are based on the applicant’s potential for success in the Westminster program and the Christian testimony of parents and student.
Post-High School Plans: 2016 2015 2014 2013 College Bound Four-year Colleges Two-year Colleges Missions/Work/Military
100% 99% 97% 97% 97% 96% 91% 93% 3% 3% 6% 3% 0% 1% 3% 3%
2016 College Matriculation Characteristics: • 47% Public / 53% Private • 39% In-state / 61% Out-of-state • 16% of college-bound students chose Christian colleges • 30% of private college-bound students chose Christian colleges
College Counselor – Chrissy Guerra College Counselor – Lori West
800 Maryville Centre Drive Town & Country, MO 63017 314.997.2900 • Fax 314.997.2903
Financial Aid:
$1.45 million awarded to 20% of student body
Faculty/Student Ratio: 1 to 10.1
Accreditation & Membership:
Accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States and member of MOACAC, NACAC, The College Board, Independent Schools of St. Louis, Christian Schools Association of St. Louis, Christian Schools International, and North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP)
Average Class Size: 16.8 Grading System:
A+ = 98–100 (4.333) A = 93–97 (4.000) A- = 90–92 (3.667) B+ = 87–89 (3.333) B = 83–86 (3.000) B- = 80–82 (2.667)
C+ = C = C- = D+ = D = D- = F =
77–79 (2.333) 73–76 (2.000) 70–72 (1.667) 67–69 (1.333) 63–66 (1.000) 60–62 (0.667) Below 60 (0.000)
Special Curriculum Features:
A student meets with his or her English teacher for a one-on-one conference during his or her freshman and senior years.Together, they review the strengths and weaknesses of the student’s essays so that he or she may revise and improve his or her work.
Class Rank:
As of the 2005-2006 school year, Westminster stopped reporting class rank. Grade point average by year and cumulative grade point average are reported.
GPA Profile for Class of 2017: (6 Semesters / Class Size: 188)
Faculty:
90 full-time / 10 part-time, 63% hold advanced degrees, and 9 with doctorates. Experience: 0–5 years 30% 6–15 years 38% 16+ years 32% A U.S. Department of Education Recognized School of Excellence
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